Buyer -Food – Hybrid

Buyer -Food – Hybrid

£50k plus package

If, as a Buyer, you are looking for a business where you can shine then this opening in my client’s structure will be of real interest.

They are fast paced food manufacturer with longevity in the industry across a wide ranging and diverse customer base.  A Leadership Team with extensive experience in the industry in all disciplines combined with their agility and innovative approach solidifies their position in the marketplace.  There is flexibility around work life balance and a great attitude to people in the business.  The Procurement team is both driven and agile and a great place to develop further in your buying career.

What is the business all about?

• A business with a portfolio of quality food products
• Agile and decisive
• Strong reputation in their product ranges
• Robust supply chain
• Standout position due to customer service and quality
• Constantly driving innovation in their market category

The Buyer role highlights are:

• Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Procurement
• Getting under the skin of the category, being the knowledge base for the business
• Communicating with a wide range of suppliers
• Reviewing and supporting suppliers to deliver value
• Ensuring the highest possible quality is achieved in the product categories at the right price
• Category insight and data to drive the marketing strategy and opportunities with customers
• Work collaboratively with the excellent development team and other commercial and supply chain members
• Self-motivated to prioritise key projects and timelines

Your background

• A buyer with a background in ingredients in food manufacturing, foodservice or retail
• You’ve started to demonstrate your ability in procurement
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Confident and able communicator
• Collaborative supplier relationships
• Numerically agile
• Drive, tenacity and able to challenge effectively
• Food industry experience – essential – food manufacturing or foodservice

You might be in a Trainee Buyer role and looking for the next step or a Buyer wanting more opportunity – then this opportunity is worth exploring.  Please send your cv to Rhian in the Novus team without delay.